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Benzo Free Wants to Hear Your Story
Have you, or someone you know, been affected by benzodiazepines, Z-drugs, or thienodiazepines? Do you feel you have a story to tell but...
D E Foster
May 27, 2019
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Lavender Oil and Anxiety: The Facts Behind Some Recent Claims
The Internet has been buzzing lately with news about lavender oil. This interest was generated by some recent studies and claims by some...
D E Foster
May 16, 2019
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Finding Calm amid the Controversies in the Benzo Community
Questions plague every one of us who experience benzodiazepine withdrawal syndrome (BWS). Incessant, unending questions. As for me, I am...
D E Foster
May 11, 2019
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The Missing Message: New FDA Boxed Warning for Z-drugs
OPINION When the FDA released its latest warning on Z-drugs, I quickly wrote up a blog post on the subject and even published it. But,...
D E Foster
May 2, 2019
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5 Dangers of Benzodiazepine Use in the Elderly
Most major medical associations, including the American Geriatric Society (AGS), caution against the prescribing of benzodiazepines and...
D E Foster
Apr 26, 2019
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The Lost Years: A Father, a Son, Benzos, and Aging
That’s a picture of my father. Three years ago he was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. This is a diagnosis no one ever wants to hear,...
D E Foster
Apr 22, 2019
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It’s Senior Week at Benzo Free
Today is the start of “Senior Week” at Benzo Free. This week, we will focus much of our attention on the group of people most at-risk...
D E Foster
Apr 21, 2019
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“Hello, It’s Me:” Loneliness in Benzo Withdrawal
For all those who feel alone in benzo withdrawal, I just wanted to say, “hi.” Benzo withdrawal is an incredibly lonely illness. Even if...
D E Foster
Apr 16, 2019
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Benzo Use in Pregnancy: Study Findings
Benzo use during pregnancy is a very difficult dilemma for pregnant women, especially for those who are already dependent. The decision...
D E Foster
Apr 6, 2019
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